Connecticut River Museum

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Discover one of New England's great rivers at the Connecticut River Museum located on the waterfront in historic Essex village. Experience the 1814 British raid on Essex, journey through time to the age of steamboats and wooden ships, and get hands-on in the Children's Discovery Center.

Discover one of New England's great rivers at the Connecticut River Museum located on the waterfront in historic Essex village. Experience the 1814 British raid on Essex, journey through time to the age of steamboats and wooden ships, and get hands-on in the Children's Discovery Center.